Monthly Archives: February 2014

Noodles Recipe

Noodles Recipe

noodles

Preparation: 90 minutes

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INGREDIENTS

  • 1 kg flour
  • Water and  salt as required

METHOD

 

  • Place flour, salt and water in a deep bowl and knead to a stiff dough
  • Cover with a damp cloth and leave to rest for 12-20 minutes
  • Divide the dough into balls the size of an orange  and roll out slightly thicker than ravioli dough
  • Cut the rolled out dough into long strips 4 cm wide
  • Dust with flour and place 4 or 5 strips on top of each other and cut them to the thickness you prefer
  • Arrange on a traditional straw tray to dry in the sun or use fresh

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Bon Appelitit

Handmade macaroni

handmade-macaroni

6 Serves/ Preparation: 60 Minutes

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Ingredients:

 

  • Before laid out handmade macaroni
  • Water and salt required
  • 2 Hellim cheeses or dried curd cheeses
  • 2 Tablespoons dried mint

For the sauce:

  • 1 Chicken jointed
  • 4 Onions
  • 3 Large ripe tomatoes
  • 1 Tablespoon paprika or tomato paste
  • Salt
  • Ground cumin to taste

METHOD

  • Wash the chicken well and rub all over with lemon
  • Cook the chicken in a wide saucepan until it soaks up its juices
  • Add the oil and cook until golden all over
  • Add the sliced onions and cook until yellow
  • Add the tomato or paprika paste and diced tomatoes
  • Cook for a little while before covering with hot water and leave to simmer
  • When well cooked add salt and spices
  • Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil adding the salt and a few drops of olive oil
  • Drop the macaroni into the boiling water and cook 5-10 minutes
  • Strain and sprinkle with the grated cheese and dried mint mixture
  • Add the sauce and serve hot

Bon Appetit